Chapter 15
Kalini“What do you mean?” Kal looked past Dare to Sigald and Belith for an explanation.
Both of their blue faces were pale. Far too pale.
“What’s happened?” Her hand gripped the cricket bat, needing the touch of something comfortable and familiar.
“Apologies,” Sigald said. “She slipped our attention. We had hoped that she simply grew bored and went to find you.”
“She didn’t like the cave,” Dare said. “She wanted to come back from the start.”
“You lost her.” Kal looked from Sigald to Belith for an explanation. “How could two adults lose a child?”
“There are several paths in the cavern. Perhaps she took a wrong turn?” Sigald said.
Protective fury rose up in Kal. She took the bat and pushed the blunt end into Sigald’s chest. She loved that little girl with every fiber in he
